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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T481 UAYMOT history

T481 UAY is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 54,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
54,538 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 UAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 UAY was last recorded at 54,538 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,084 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
454 miles
Average per year
1,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,538 miles
  • 2025 – 54,084 miles
  • 2024 – 53,896 miles
  • 2023 – 53,666 miles
  • 2021 – 53,659 miles
  • 2020 – 53,140 miles
  • 2019 – 52,761 miles
  • 2018 – 52,305 miles
  • 2017 – 51,144 miles
  • 2016 – 49,955 miles
  • 2015 – 48,874 miles
  • 2014 – 47,819 miles
  • 2013 – 46,855 miles
  • 2012 – 45,366 miles
  • 2011 – 43,981 miles
  • 2010 – 42,759 miles
  • 2009 – 40,437 miles
  • 2008 – 37,000 miles
  • 2007 – 32,452 miles
  • 2006 – 28,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,538 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,538 miles (+454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    54,538 miles
    Test number
    585349209249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass54,084 miles (+188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    54,084 miles
    Test number
    979580839521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass53,896 miles (+230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    53,896 miles
    Test number
    358043108998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass53,666 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,666 miles
    Test number
    233842258544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail53,665 miles (+6)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,665 miles
    Test number
    606867427240
    • DangerousBrake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass53,659 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,659 miles
    Test number
    624415363826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,623 miles (+483)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,623 miles
    Test number
    106785552450
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass53,140 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,140 miles
    Test number
    468141676573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,761 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,761 miles
    Test number
    325272300295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,305 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,305 miles
    Test number
    801201899215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,144 miles
    Test number
    987401370339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,143 miles (+1,188)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,143 miles
    Test number
    792389078209
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass49,955 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    49,955 miles
    Test number
    601083713313
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail49,947 miles (+1,073)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,947 miles
    Test number
    195362199272
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass48,874 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,874 miles
    Test number
    587009885152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,819 miles (+964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,819 miles
    Test number
    217412204296
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  17. Pass46,855 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,855 miles
    Test number
    436096603247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,366 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,366 miles
    Test number
    787762202241
    • Note2x front tyres scrubbed on outer edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail45,366 miles (+1,385)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,366 miles
    Test number
    669642102240
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • Note2x front tyres scrubbed on outer edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass43,981 miles (+1,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,981 miles
    Test number
    935217591143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass42,759 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,759 miles
    Test number
    304075100477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,437 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,437 miles
    Test number
    222629189452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,000 miles (+4,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,000 miles
    Test number
    273363308290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass32,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,452 miles
    Test number
    724221507219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,452 miles (+3,504)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,452 miles
    Test number
    731479397141
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER SHOULDERS

  26. Pass28,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,948 miles
    Test number
    352087206245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,948 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,948 miles
    Test number
    453506606212
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T481 UAY

Does T481 UAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T481 UAY is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T481 UAY?
The MOT on T481 UAY is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T481 UAY done?
T481 UAY was recorded at 54,538 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 1,287 miles a year.
Has T481 UAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 UAY has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T481 UAY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T481 UAY find?
T481 UAY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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